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Do you have a smart friend who uses phrases that pass right over your head? “That which is cannot be true.” “Man is the measure of all things.” What in the world is that supposed to mean?!? Now you can know. Check out The Philosophy Book: Big Ideas Simply Explained and fire a phrase right back at him.

Did you know that there are more cats than dogs as pets in the U.S.? You don’t notice because cats mostly stay inside. I’m a die-hard dog fan and never even considered getting a cat until I met and fell in love with a certain breed: the Birman. Now, I’m an equal-opportunity pet owner. To see if a breed of cat can win you over, take a look at Angela Rixon’s latest: The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Cat Breeds

Need something to do? Want to find a place to connect? Come volunteer at the Katy Library! We offer flexible schedules with a variety of tasks, such as shelving items, pulling the hold list (better known as “The Scavenger Hunt”), preparing craft supplies, and the occasional sitting and counting people. We want you to join us. Call 281-391-3509 for more information.

There’s no time to be bored if you’re a senior citizen living in Katy. From the library’s Knitting & Crochet Club and our Basic Computer Help to the City of Katy’s senior calendar of events, you’ll find something to do and friends to make. Mall-walking, piano lessons, water aerobics, dominos – join in the fun! For library events, click here or call 281-391-3509. For City of Katy events, click here or call 281-391-4837.

I know it’s a somber topic, but most of us don’t ever plan the epitaph that will be inscribed on our tombstones. Have you ever thought what you want your last words to humanity to be? Take a look at Last Words of the Executed by Robert K. Elder. It’s a sometimes stunning, sometimes aggravating look at a person’s last moment.

Can’t wait for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? You’re in luck. The 68th Annual Katy FFA Livestock Show & Rodeo starts Thursday night, February 24. Events will take place this Thursday through Saturday at 7:00pm at the Fairgrounds at I-10 & FM 1463. And don’t miss the parade leaving from Rhodes Stadium on Saturday at 9:30am. The parade route runs south on Katyland Drive, then west on Highway 90 to the Katy High School.

Our Knitting & Crochet Club has outgrown our classroom. We’ve moved into the large meeting room and have plenty of room for more. If you want to learn how to knit or crochet, or if you have a project you just can’t get done with the distractions at home, stop by and work on it with us from 1:00pm – 3:00pm every Wednesday.

Information for Persons with Disabilities: Harris County Public Library will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who are interested in attending library programs. To make a request for yourself or someone you know, please notify the Branch Librarian two working days in advance of the program.